kevfawcett

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Does painting an intercooler decrease its efficiency? I seem to remember reading somewhere that it will reduce efficiency by 10%, but I could have imagined that

Or, is there a certain type of paint to use that is designed/good for the job?

Regards

Kev

initialD

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shouldnt think so as the paint is only sitting on the face of the cooler should make no difference at all ?

GeeDee

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Rubbish. Paint will decrease efficiency - it acts like an insulator and the whole point of an intercooler is to allow heat transfer.

Also adds weight

Dave Y

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i used nitromors then sprayed with alloy wheel paint,very light coats.

rob84

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Paint is going to act as an insulator on the intercooler core so the heat cant get away as efficiently as it should

kevfawcett

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My thinking was that the paint would act as an insulator but will it have much effect? Enough for me to consider not painting it?

Dave Y - What has been done to your car? do you think it has had a negative effect on your engine?

initialD

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its not as if you are painting everything on the cooler mate ! the air still passes through the intercooler and its still efficient . loads of people paint the intercooler and alot are tuning companys , i think they know what they are doing paint it mate it be fine

GeeDee

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You could put a photo of a painted intercooler in your scoop so it looks painted

kevfawcett

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Well I don't even have it yet but I think i'll go for it when it arrives, unless somebody can prove it's really not good

Thanks for the input people

The Pink Ninja

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Pmsl
It would be better to have a painting of it

Dave Y

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i just used an aerosol can 3 or 4 light coats of alloy wheel paint.i didnt go for a colour change so i didnt need a heavy covering.